NLC official, rights activists lead Ondo protest

Residents of Akure, Ondo State capital on Monday abandoned their business activities to protest the removal of oil subsidy by the Federal Government.The peaceful protest took off from the Nigeria Labour Congress secretariat in the state and was led by the state chairman of NLC, Mrs. Funke Daramola, Civil society groups and Human Rights activists, Morakinyo Ogele and Dr. Bayo Aborisade.The protesters also extended their action to NEPA, Alagbaka and Oba-Adesida road where they sat on the floor and sang anti-Jonathan’s song.Their activities were monitored by security operatives in the state, who also moved around the state capital to ensure there was no break down of law and order.Speaking with reporters, Daramola said the labour movement would continue the protest on a daily basis until Jonathan reverse his decision on the issue.She condemned Jonathan’s advisers, describing them as self-centred leaders who only cared about themselves and their families.